Morgan Carter

Every drink seems ideal when you're at the perfect bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, rooftops send you soaring toward the clouds and cocktail destinations shake and stir myriad ingredients into ideally calibrated glassware—leaps above what you try to craft at home. The options are unending, the ice is nicer and you aren’t just drinking, you’re at the spot.  Whether you're dabbling in low-ABV libations, making your way through dedicated martini menus or collecting passwords for pseudo speakeasies, there is an ideal location for every taste, tolerance and occasion. Find them among the 50 best bars in NYC right now. Updated December 2024: We added Bar Madonna and Clemente Bar. We removed Good Judy and Contento. 

Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and neighborhood favorite might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 50 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalogue of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we’ve been to and want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  RECOMMENDED: NYC’s best bars right now Updated December 2024: We added Carnitas Ramirez and Tadhanà. We removed Taqueria Ramirez and Ugly Baby (now closed). Note: Many of the city’s best chefs, restaurants and concepts have been welcomed into the Time Out Market. Because that is the highest honor we can award, establishments related to the market have not been ranked here, but you can see them below.  Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining.

Not to spoil the ending like the last act of a so-so rom-com, but anywhere can be romantic. Glances have been stolen in dive bars, first kisses completed at rooftop spots and bathroom antics have occurred in some of this town’s fine dining destinations. Sometimes, however, you want more of a sure thing, and the most romantic bars in NYC are for those very occasions.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best bars in NYC December 2024 update: We added the Good Guy's, The Last Word and The Ten Bells. We removed Inga's, The Long Island Bar and Sunken Harbor Club. 

Brooklyn has at least one of everything and bars are no exception. One could spend a lifetime in the borough of Kings and perhaps merely glimpse every dive, wine bar, beer garden and classic drinking emporium. Each one is special in its own way, and the best of them shine with excellent cocktails, hospitable ambiance and qualities that simply keep you coming back.  Updated December 2024: We added BierWax, Dick & Jane's BarRoom, Sauced and The Rogers Garden. We removed Sally Roots (now closed), Brooklyn Social and Bunton's World's Famous (temporarily closed due to fire).

The holidays seem to start earlier and fly by faster every year. One way to extend all that cheer and good will is to pack these fleeting weeks with all manner of topical activities. In addition to the classics like tree-peeping and light-looking, New York City has plenty of on-the-reindeer’s-nose holiday pop-up bars to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season—with spirits—throughout the most wonderful time of the year. RECOMMENDED: See the full guide to Christmas in New York

If you’re visiting NYC or just in the mood for a staycation, why not choose a hotel that also happens to have a gorgeous view of the skyline? It turns out dozens of stays have some of the best views in the city, from five-star hotels with luxurious, lavish interiors to modern but affordable boutique hotels. Besides, after tackling the best museums, galleries, restaurants, neighborhoods and other things to do in NYC, there’s nothing better than kicking back and seeing the city from above. Need some extra relaxation? Some of these hotels have hot tubs and some are home to the best spas in the city. We’ve checked these out ourselves to make sure these views really do take the cake! Recently added in December includes: Boro Hotel, Graduate Hotel and the Wythe Hotel among others. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every hotel featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including the McKittrick Follies, the No  Office Holiday Party, Schomburg Holiday Market, Latke Holiday Party, a Sagittarius Soiree, and awesome free events in NYC! For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

There's something for every occasion at the best Greenwich Village restaurants: whether you're an NYU student looking for a quick bite between class, a meal close to the Union Square farmer's market or provisions for a picnic in Washington Square Park. Think high-end locavore-based brasseries, acclaimed falafel joints and fast-casual Neopolitan pizza havens. Whether you’re craving a platter of oysters on the half-shell or the famed spicy rigatoni at one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC, we are here to help feed you. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to best restaurants in NYC Update (December 2024): This time, we added John’s on Bleecker, Auntie Guan’s, NY Dosa’s, Chloe on Bleecker and Acru to our list!

This year started off strong as New York City started winning its war against rats, was named as the best city in the world and had an extremely packed spring season on Broadway. But then as 2024 unfolded, we experienced some pretty radical moments, like an incredible solar eclipse and an earthquake—and when Jennifer Lopez declared “if you know, you know” about her mystifying Bronx bodega order. From there, we ditched the dating apps and confoundedly found love at live dating shows and running clubs, and suffered heartache when we lost a few greats—RIP to the Rubin Museum‘s physical space (it’s still in operation), the Fotografiska museum of photography (temporarily at least), our beloved Flaco the owl, pandemic-era dining sheds and $15 congestion pricing (oh no!). But New York City is nothing if not resilient. We celebrated the Paris Olympics from afar, turned out to the U.S. Open, saw top-notch theater, welcomed back Kellogg’s Diner, Papaya King and Pioneer Works, and even held a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest.  But so much more is worth celebrating this year, which is why Time Out New York editors—all of whom experienced these crazy NYC moments—are unveiling their top picks in the food and drink sphere, the world of theater, art and culture, nightlife circles and more. RECOMMENDED: Time Out New York’s 2023 Best of the City award winners

Bryant Park, that grand patch of green in the New York Public Library’s backyard, is a respite for office workers from the westernmost reaches of Times Square, clear to Grand Central Terminal and beyond. It’s one of midtown’s finest features, replete with ice skating, a holiday market and a darling carousel. It’s a nice place for tourists, sure, but, unlike some others, it's also a destination for everyday New Yorkers, and some terrific restaurants in the area live up to area expectations. These are the best places to eat and drink near Bryant Park.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

Time Out Market New York is buzzing with activity, from phenomenal food and drinks to fun parties to keep you rolling through the cooler months. The market has an ongoing happy hour from 4 to 7pm during the week (what’s not to love about $6 select draught beers, $9 specialty cocktails and $8 select wines?), but there’s much more going on. The market has a daily Bottomless Brunch! For $55, you’ll receive a $35 TOM Card toward the meal of your choice from the market’s concessions and you can choose from Bottomless mimosas and bellinis from noon to 3pm. Below is the current schedule of events at Time Out Market New York!

Jaeki Cho is just as wonderfully verbose when the cameras are on as when they are off. But when asked why he thinks his content on Righteous Eats and his own channel on TikTok has such a foothold, he had to take a beat. Maybe it was the timing of it all, shining a spotlight on struggling restaurants when they needed it most. Maybe it was his media background that gave his videos a journalistic lens. Or maybe in a sea full of influencers who chase virality, Cho was steadfast in uplifting his community.  “It was very much a food spectacle—viral restaurants, cheese pulls, uni in your pasta, right?” he says of the social media age of that time. “I don't think a lot of foodie Instagrammers were going to Corona Plaza under the Roosevelt train tracks to talk to street vendors.”  RECOMMENDED: These are Jaeki Cho’s best bites of the year A storyteller at heart, Cho is the face and that voice behind Righteous Eats, a channel dedicated to celebrating and supporting small, often immigrant-owned eateries. Since its start highlighting his local favorites in Queens, Cho and company have visited close to 300 eateries across the boroughs and hosted community events free of charge. His work has been featured in Thrillist and in The New York Times. He just launched his own combo meal at Time Out Market New York and he even sat down with U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to talk about voting over mole tamales. But even though he sports many hats—most of them Kangol—Cho keeps a level h

As if there wasn't enough food around the holidays, here comes the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Held on Christmas Eve, the Italian tradition gathers family and friends over a coursed meal, each dish showcasing a different prepartion of fish. This year, Café Mars is putting its own spin on the holiday tradition. For its last week of service for the year, the restaurant is hosting the feast, their way. The seven-course meal includes cherry peppers stuffed with uni, Sablefish Crudo with frozen tangerine and Shaved Fennel Agridolce with an anchovy crunch. The meal finishes with two desserts including a Personal Panettone with dates, chocolate and Barolo chinato, no sharing required. Tickets are $125 per person and beverages available a la carte. Reserve your seat now. 

Punk rock and pizza? Where do we sign up? All this fall, See No Evil Pizza has hosted an exclusive guest chef pop-up series, Kitchen Music: A Chefs’ Series. For its grand finale, chef Luigi Petrocelli of The Lion’s Bar NYC will be in the kitchen with See No Evil’s very own chef Ed Carew. Priced at $80, the all-you-can-eat feast will include antipasti and pizza plus pours of wine all night long. Rock to the rhythm with a bangin’ playlist curated by the chefs, inspired by their early days in the kitchen. Say “goodbye” to the last of the series with a bang. 

December 21 marks the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. While the darkness may seem endless, Salt & Straw is here to bring the light.  In honor of the day, all Salt & Straw locations are giving out two scoops for the price of one, officially making it the sweetest time of the year. Visit the West Village (360 Amsterdam Avenue) or Upper West Side (540 Hudson Street) location and order the shop's classics like the Double Fold Vanilla, Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons or Honey Lavender. But if you need extra cheer, the limited-edition Holiday Series is here to bring it, with Toasted White Chocolate & Peppermint Almond and the Gingerbread Cookie Dough which uses the owner's grandmother's gingerbread cookies recipe. Meanwhile, Dwanta’s Teremana Spiked Eggnog is the boozy eggnog you've been looking for, with a few glugs of Teremana tequila from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, amontillado sherry, nutmeg and dark agave folded right in. 

A little wine and spritz-y venture from the Attaboy team made its debut this year. But while Attaboy is about cocktails, the Good Guy's is all about apertivo culture with natural wines, tinned fish and seasonally rotated spritzes. And with a killer sound system that solely plays vinyl, it's best to sit a spell, grab a spritz and unwind.   

It was so nice, they did it twice. After dropping their first Salt & Straw location in the Upper East Side this past September, the Portland-based ice cream shop followed up with another, this time in the West Village. Signature scoops can still be found here (the Honey Lavender is still number one in our book) alongside exclusive ice creams only found in New York, like the Cinnamon Raisin Bagels & Schmear and Pastrami on Rye.  

French bakery by day, wine bar by night. Welcome to L'Appartement 4F. Founded by couple Gautier and Ashley Coiffard, the bakery first started as a pop-up out of the couple's apartment—you can likely guess the number. Receiving cult status with their croissant cereal, the duo opened their own shop in Brooklyn Heights in 2022. Since then, lines have been constant, with hungry Brooklynites clamoring for Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cinnamon Rolls. 

This colorful rum bar transports you straight to the Caribbean. The biggest draw is the inviting backyard, outfitted with colorful murals and Adirondack chairs for sipping and socializing. The cocktails bring it all together with powerful rum punches that will make you want to dance (which there is plenty of). 

Finally, Salt & Straw has come to NYC. With an interior that looks like an ice cream cone, the Portland-based import brought all of its signature scoops to the East Coast: Honey Lavendar, Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons and more. Plus there are exclusive scoops only found in NYC, namely the Cinnamon Raisin Bagels & Schmear and Pastrami on Rye.

Masaharu Morimoto is a world-renowned chef known for his boundary-pushing cuisine, and he continues that tradition with his latest spot. Named Mori Mori, the Iron Chef’s first-ever hand roll bar is bringing a taste of Japan to Brooklyn. Alongside luxurious lobster, spicy tuna and scallop, Morimoto’s temaki bar features riffs on Korean gimbap, cheese steak and the New York hot dog. Find a spot at the coveted walk-up counter for rolls straight from the chef’s hands.

Traditional, brick-oven pies are the name of the game of this time-honored eatery. It all actually started on Sullivan Street, founded in 1929 by Italian immigrant Giovanni John Sasso. But once his lease ran out, Sasso dismantled his oven, brick by brick, and moved it over to 278 Bleecker Street. While sold to the Vesce brothers in 1954, this family-owned and -operated venture still carries on Sasso's legacy and his love of coal-fired pies.

NA:EUN Hospitality Group is responsible for some heavy hitters in the scene—Atomix, Atoboy, NARO and Seoul Salon. But the latest from group has strayed away Korean cuisine. Instead, Opening Acru's tasting menu is led by chef Daniel Garwood's Australian roots and his decade of cooking at some of the world’s top restaurants. 

Ras Plant Based brought their vegan Ethiopian fare to the city in May of 2024. Building upon the original, the West Village location is home to new creations like their Injera Tacos and a Chick'n Sandwich with a crispy, berbere battered lion's mane mushroom. 

森本正治は今日に至るまで、自身の原点となった故郷・広島の寿司屋の思い出を忘れていない。月に一度、父親が家族を連れて行ってくれた店だ。当時の生活は決して恵まれたものではなく、両親がよく口論することもあったが、その店でのひとときは平和だったという。そこで幼い森本の心を奪ったのは、カウンターの向こう側に立つ職人たち。彼らの正確さと技術の粋に、森本はただただ魅了された。野球選手を目指す夢に加え、「寿司職人」への憧れも彼の心に刻まれることとなった。 その後、森本が自らの志を確実に実現してきたことは明らかである。 「料理の鉄人」や「アイアン・シェフ・アメリカ」への出演、「ジェームズ・ビアード賞」へのノミネート、さらには料理本の著者としての経歴を持つ彼は、世界的に知られるシェフの一人であり、日本料理の「パイオニア」といえる。 2025年に70歳を迎えるが、森本の勢いは衰えることを知らない。現在、世界各地で23のレストランを手がけている彼が、ニューヨークのブルックリンを舞台に新たな挑戦に挑むこととなった。 2024年12月17日、森本は自身初となるハンドロール（手巻き寿司）専門店を「タイムアウトマーケットニューヨーク」にオープンしたのだ。 「Mori Mori」と名付けられたこの店では、伝統的な手巻き寿司に加え、森本の豊富なキャリアから着想を得た独創的なメニューも提供する。 森本はこの新たなコンセプトの店を披露するに当たり、次のように語っている。 「ブルックリンのタイムアウトマーケットに『Mori Mori』を紹介できることに非常にワクワクしています。この新しい店舗では、新鮮で高品質な食材を使用し、日本料理と文化の本質を楽しく親しみやすい形でお届けします。お客さまに私たちの力強い味わいを存分に堪能していただきたいです」 注文はもちろんテーブルからも可能だが、一番人気のスポットはやはりカウンター席だろう。そこでシェフの手から直接手巻き寿司が渡される。 始めの一品としては、シェアできる枝豆や海藻サラダをオーダーするのがよいだろう。ここでは、森本の味噌汁への愛も見逃せない。カウンターには味噌汁専用のマシンが設置されており、ボタンを一押しするだけで、豆腐とネギが入った熱々の味噌汁がすぐに提供される。 メニューには、3種類または4種類の手巻き寿司から成るセットが3タイプあり、空腹の度合いに合わせて選ぶことができる。セットに含まれる手巻き寿司は「シグネチャー」がスパイシーツナ、あぶりスパイシーサーモン、スパイシーブリ。「プレミアムセット」はトロ、ロブスターのあぶり、ホタテ、そしてエビの天ぷらだ。 しかし、それだけで満足してしまうのはもったいない。アラカルトメニューの手巻き寿司も魅力的である。「ブルックリンブリッジ・チーズステーキ」は、細切り牛肉、チーズ、ネギ、ハラペーニョを使った一品で、フィラデルフィアにあった森本の初めてのレストランと、彼の「ホーム」であるニューヨークへのオマージュとなっている。 ニューヨークの象徴的な料理の一つをアレンジした「ブルックリン・チーズドッグ」にはレリッシュ、オニオン、チーズ、そしてもちろんホットドッグが巻かれている。ニューヨークらしさを感じたいのであれば、ぜひ食べるべきメニューだろう。 Mori Moriの詳細は、タイムアウトマーケットニューヨークの公式ウェブサイトで確認できる。 関連記事 『Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's first-ever hand roll concept is coming to Dumb

Hudson Square is often outshined by Soho, Tribeca and the West Village. Once the printing district of the city, the former industrial site will soon undergo its own revitalization as Google and Disney are set to make their headquarters there. But a recent restaurant opening has given us plenty of reasons to visit the area now. Namely, the arrival of Kiko (307 Spring Street).  Translating to “hope” in Japanese, Kiko comes from a husband-and-wife team, who are two powerhouses in their own right. Sommelier Lina Goujjane has hospitality in her blood. Her family were long-time owners of the beloved West Village restaurant, One if by Land, Two if by Sea, consistently named as one of the most romantic spots in the country. Beginning her career working at the restaurant at the age of 14, Goujjane has staked her claim in the industry, working as a sommelier at some of the city's top spots, including Sushi Noz and Momofuku Group. The second half of Kiko is chef Alex Chang. Taking lessons from around the world, chef Chang's resume includes stages at Michelin-starred Pujol and Quintonil in Mexico City to working at New York's Il Buco Alimentari. Together, the duo started Kiko as a pop-up in 2018, first in L.A. and then out of Alta and Parcelle. Now finding a home in Hudson Square, Kiko will continue to tell the story of Chang’s global influences rooted in his Asian heritage. Photograph courtesy of Kiko| Dungness Crab Diving into the menu, starters need to include the Goop-approved Dun

To this day, Masaharu Morimoto remembers the sushi restaurant that started it all. Growing up in Hiroshima, Morimoto’s father would treat his family to a monthly sushi outing. While his family life wasn’t the best—he grew up poor and his parents often fought—for their monthly visit, peace would be had at the table. And while at the table, a young Morimoto became fascinated with the chefs behind the sushi counter, entranced by their precision and mastery. Adding on to his childhood dream of becoming a baseball player, he put sushi chef to the list.  It's clear Morimoto has made good on his aspirations. With a career that spans appearances on “Iron Chef” and “Iron Chef America,” a James Beard nominee and cookbook author, Morimoto has become one of the world’s most renowned chefs and a pioneer of Japanese cuisine. Even with his 70th birthday coming up next year, the chef is still going strong, currently overseeing 23 restaurants around the world. Now, Morimoto is taking on a new challenge and it is all happening in Brooklyn.   Opening on December 17, Morimoto is introducing his first-ever hand roll concept to Time Out Market. Named Mori Mori, the sushi counter will share traditional takes alongside rolls inspired by Morimoto's tenured career.  “I am so excited to introduce Mori Mori to Time Out Market in Brooklyn,” said chef Morimoto. “This new concept allows me to share the essence of Japanese cuisine and culture, featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients and vibrant flavors in

For 165 years, Brooklyn Navy Yard served as America's premier naval shipbuilding facility. Established in 1801, the shipbuilding center reached its peak during World War II and was in continuous operation until 1965. Now, the city has sought to reinvigorate the 300-acre waterfront industrial complex by introducing new office spaces and welcoming the family-owned supermarket chain, Wegmans.  Looking to draw in the foodie crowd is Market @ 77. Paying homage to the original and historic Wallabout Market which operated until 1941, the modern-day food hall welcomes all with fresh baked goods, craft beers and international cuisines. Thanks to the industrial-sized digs, several beloved New York institutions have set up shop here, manufacturing their goods right here in Brooklyn. The latest food hall only adds to the plethora of options in Brooklyn, including our very own Time Out Market New York. Whether you are looking for a quick stop on the way to the city or a full sit-down meal, here’s a list of what to eat (and drink) and Market @ 77.  RECOMMENDED: The best food halls in NYC and what you should eat Hungry House Hungry House is anti-ghost kitchen. But it's also still, in essence, a ghost kitchen. Let us explain. Founded by Kristen Barnett, Hungry House wants to finally get the business model right, by supporting emerging chefs and restaurateurs, following their recipes and actually making it good. So far, the venture has proven fruitful, drawing in Alvin Calley of First We Fea

We've been told time and time again, the first meal of the day is the most important. For a New Yorker, this usually translates to a meal on the go, usually a cup of coffee and hopefully a bagel before descending into the subway. But for Roberto Levinson, the ultimate breakfast is found in Mexico. Growing up in Monterrey, Mexico, Levinson would spend his mornings with his family over a traditional Mexican breakfast. Every Sunday, his table would be filled with a range of sweet breads, breakfast tacos and chilaquiles. While he has now lived in New York for the past 15 years, he’s always had an eye out for the flavors of home. So, he decided to bring his little slice of life to NYC.  RECOMMENDED: NYC’s 27 best breakfast spots Photograph: Seth Caplan| Interior of Ánimo! Since October, Ánimo! has brought the magic of an authentic Mexican breakfast to Midtown East. In this way, Levinson has brought the magic of his favorite meal to the city.  “As a Mexican native living in New York City, I found myself longing for the flavors and breakfast traditions of home but struggled to find a spot that truly captured its essence,” says the founder in a press release. “In my experience, there’s an unmatched magic to Mexican breakfast and we can’t wait for people to try it here.” Reflecting its ties to Mexico, the corner cafe features colorful folk art and hand-painted murals throughout the space. If you can, make a visit to the restroom for sights and inspired by jungles of Mexico.  Walking

It’s been a year, readers! As we near the end of 2024, it’s time to reflect on the meals we savored because the only thing we want to remember about the last 12 months is the best things we ate. (Isn’t it always about the food?) Time Out editors and contributors across the country spent countless hours eating their way through their respective cities, reviewing restaurants, and dissecting trends to bring you this year’s Best of the City Award for Best New Restaurant. It’s a coveted title bestowed to the special spots that won our hearts and swept up accolades, not only from us but also from Michelin and other eagle-eyed diners. If you find yourself in any of these cities, now or in the future, add these fantastic new restaurants to your list. Miami: Sunny’s It’s hard to do many things well, but Sunny’s somehow manages to excel at all its endeavors: a fun happy hour spot, a glamorous Art Deco steakhouse, a chill outdoor restaurant (and dare I say, kid-friendly?) and a lively cocktail bar where you can order a drink and bowl of pasta without any side glances from your neighbor. We also love the tableside martini service and the down-to-earth staff, and, of course, those perfectly seared cuts of meat. Photograph: Jeanne CantoSunny's Steakhouse Chicago: Cariño This Latin American restaurant opened at the tail end of 2023 but quickly became an essential player in Chicago’s dining scene. Recently, Cariño was awarded a Michelin star, a nod our restaurant critic, Maggie Hennessy, i

Over the course of the year, the inspectors at Michelin visit countless restaurants, touring and tasting the finest of the world. Periodically adding to their guides, (you can read about the most recent update here), Michelin inspectors have recommended nearly 400 restaurants in New York alone. All of it laddered up to the 2024 Michelin Guide award ceremony. Held last night at The Glasshouse, the star-studded ceremony awarded chefs, sommeliers and hospitality veterans across New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C.   The beginning of the evening kicked off with special awards. Suwincha “ChaCha” Singsuwan from Bangkok Supper Club received the Exceptional Cocktails Award; the Sommelier Award went to Chase Sinzer and Ellis Srubas-Giammanco of Penny (one of our best new restaurants of 2024); Tina Vaughn of Eulalie received the exceptional service award; and the Young Chef Award was awarded to Joseph Rhee of Jean-Georges. A somber moment of the evening, The Mentor Chef Award was presented posthumously to James Kent. His wife and partner at Kent Hospitality Group, Kelly Kent, and his children accepted the award on his behalf. On the sustainable front, New York’s One White Street received a Green Star for its farm-to-table philosophy and partnership with Rigor Hill Farm in the Hudson Valley. Additionally, the guide added 16 more restaurants to its Bib Gourmand list, including regional Cantonese restaurant by Calvin Eng, Bonnie's; another one of our best restaurants of 2024, chef Vika

How do you measure a year? Scrolling through my gallery of nearly 5,000 photos, the most common theme among my shots of family, travel and various images of my dog sleeping, is food …  so much food. So naturally, my excitement was piqued when one of the largest publications dropped its annual list of the best new restaurants in NYC.   RECOMMENDED: NYC's 10 best new restaurants of 2024 Yesterday, the New York Times published its list, “New York’s 14 Best New Restaurants of 2024.” This year marked a turning point as the incognito Pete Wells stepped down from his title of restaurant critic after a decade plus of eating and drinking his way around the boroughs. In his stead, Melissa Clark and Priya Krishna stepped in, sharing the roles and responsibilities as interim critics. Using their collective tastebuds, the three rounded up the year’s best restaurants. Many of them overlap with our very own list, including Carnitas Ramírez for its whole animal cookery, Penny's simplistic but sensational seafood and Bungalow's boundary pushing cuisine. Coming in at 14 restaurants long, some of the came attached with a coveted star rating, while some have yet to have been reviewed. Check out the full list of eateries below:  New York’s 14 Best New Restaurants of 2024 according to the New York Times: Borgo Bungalow Café Carmellini Carnitas Ramírez Eulalie Four Twenty Five Hamburger America Levant Le Veau d’Or Lola’s Penny Sawa Shaw-naé’s House Spice Brothers Don’t miss another restaurant ran

“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater. They are published every week. It’s a Wednesday night and I’m standing with a handful of New Yorkers in the basement of a restaurant in Prospect Park. Every so often cooks and servers weave through us, grabbing supplies to handle the service that buzzes up above. Water rushes through the pipes while the fridges keep a steady hum. Before me, the reason for our arrival—a headless, half of a pig splayed out on a table, its hooves dangling off the edge.   This sight is a common one for the staff at Leland Eating and Drinking House. The Prospect Park eatery is well known in the area for its in-house everything—pickling, bread-baking and butchery. What’s new is inviting everyone else to be a part of it. Earlier this year, the restaurant began hosting butchery classes to better connect patrons to the food that they eat while also driving home their sustainability practices. The monthly class rotates through animals, be it duck, tuna, and in my case, pig. The hour-long butchery session culminates with a sit-down dinner so you can not only see how the sausage gets made but eat it, too.  Photograph: Belathee Photography| Butchery Class Standing behind the hog is the very capable sous chef and in-house butcher, Gary Little. A very smiley man, it’s clear Little is passionate about his craft. His favorite pig is the R

We could write an ode to New York’s pizza scene, in fact, we have. Beyond the debate as to why slices that fold are superior, the real secret sauce to our scene is the variety of it all. Detroit-style? Emmy Squared and Ace’s Pizza have a lock on ‘za from the Motor City. Chicago? Regardless of how you feel about it, several pizzerias have perfected the art of the deep-dish. Now, New York is getting one slice richer with the introduction of Moody Tongue Pizza.  Debuting this past Friday, Moody Tongue Pizza (123 Street Marks Place) is now open in the East Village. Its draw? Tokyo-Neapolitan-style pizza. Riffing off the calling card of Naples, Neapolitan pizzas found a foothold in Japan, dating back to when chef Susumu Kakinuma began introducing the style with his restaurant, Seirinkan. So what are the markers of a Tokyo-Neapolitan pie? "There is variation in the interpretation of the Tokyo-Neapolitan pizza style,” said co-owner of Moody Tongue Jared Rouben. “For example, some chefs incorporate an extra salt punch, some chefs add an extra char to their crust, and some chefs crimp their dough. From my research and travels in Japan, however, the primary distinguishing feature is the combination of an incredibly light, airy crust with balance amongst all of the ingredients. So, while we incorporate some of the elements above, we primarily achieve this profile within our crust through our flour blend and fermentation process, ultimately creating a delicate dough which yields a light

How do you know when you’ve reached celebrity status? Sure, some may count sold-out concerts, streams and Instagram followers. But the ultimate marker? Having your own meal. Starting with Michael Jordan’s sandwich at McDonald’s, named “the McJordan,” a handful of celebrities have partnered with restaurants, including Cardi B, Saweetie and Travis Scott, who have all had a combo meal with Ronald McDonald. Megan Thee Stallion gave us something for the hotties, namely the “Hottie Sauce” at Popeyes. But now, a local New York figure is getting in on the game, dropping his first-ever meal. But instead of going the fast food route, he’s keeping it local—and for that we are thankful.  RECOMMENDED: These are Jaeki Cho’s best bites of the year Now available at Time Out Market New York comes The Righteous Combo Market Meal. Behind it, “NYC’s hype man for mom-and-pop eateries,” Jaeki Cho. For those unfamiliar, Cho is the co-founder of Righteous Eats, a channel dedicated to uplifting under-the-radar and immigrant-owned eateries. Initially started as a way to help struggling restaurant during the pandemic, the brand has nearly hit 700k followers (combining Instagram and TikTok) by telling the story of various businesses across the boroughs, hosting free events and providing restaurant owners with the tools to thrive. Now joining the greats, our December cover star has dropped his own meal at Time Out Market New York, and dare we say, it is pretty righteous.  The Righteous Combo Market Meal

For decades, folks have come to see the psychic in the West Village—but it’s not a fortune that they seek. Past the psychic’s chair, a hidden speakeasy lies one of the very first in New York to set the standard. Of course, we are talking about Employees Only.  Since its inception, Employees Only has helped to set the speakeasy trend in NYC, from smartly dressed bartenders to actually making a hidden entrance. Marking a stunning 20 years in business, the bar is celebrating all week long and inviting you for the ride. For its birthday week, the speakeasy is inviting OG bartenders, industry legends and international guests from across the world to tend bar. So mark your calendars as cheers are in order.  RECOMMENDED: The 20 best speakeasy-inspired bars in NYC Monday, December 2: West Village Block Party at 5pmBartenders from Dante, Angel’s Share and Katana Kitten will be picking up a guest shift for one night only. Try a few signature cocktails from each!  Tuesday, December 3: From NYC to the World at 8pmSome of the world’s top players will be shaking it up at EO. Gina Barbachano from Hanky Panky (Mexico City), Iain McPherson from Panda & Sons (Edinburgh) and more international figures are expected to drop by, bringing their cocktail creations with them.  Wednesday, December 4: EO Around the World at 6pm-8pmThrowing it way back, Employees Only’s founders will be behind the bar, mixing up classics from over the years. Giving a taste of the past and present, EO’s international loc